Renewing Your Mind
Renewing Your Mind is the daily podcast of Ligonier Ministries. R.C. Sproul launched this outreach to help Christians gain a deeper understanding of who God is as their minds are renewed according to His Word. Listen to today’s message to dig deeper into Scripture and apply its timeless truth to your life.
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David’s Anointing
09/15/2026
David’s Anointing
We often base our judgments on outward appearances. But the Lord evaluates the heart. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the surprising moment when David, the shepherd boy, was anointed as king. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Life of David: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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David the Great
09/14/2026
David the Great
Why is David considered Israel’s greatest king? Today, R.C. Sproul begins a study of David’s life by examining what set him apart from all the rest. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Life of David: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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The Lost Son
09/13/2026
The Lost Son
When criticized for being associated with sinful people, Jesus spoke three parables. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul show how these parables beautifully portray the Lord’s compassion for wayward souls. Get R.C. Sproul’s hardcover commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How Does Truth Command Me?
09/12/2026
How Does Truth Command Me?
If you’re not accountable for your life, then ultimately your life doesn’t count. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals that a meaningful worldview must include the discipline of ethics, and our ethics cannot be divorced from the holy character of God. Get R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How to Be a Good Steward
09/11/2026
How to Be a Good Steward
Stewardship is our responsibility to manage our whole lives as belonging ultimately to God. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us think biblically about stewarding all that the Lord has entrusted to us. With your donation, receive R.C. Sproul’s booklet How Should I Live in This World?, his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, and the companion digital teaching series: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How to Serve
09/10/2026
How to Serve
No matter our career, all Christians are called to be servants. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the significant role that faithful service and good works play in the Christian life. With your donation, receive R.C. Sproul’s booklet How Should I Live in This World?, his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, and the companion digital teaching series: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How to Worship
09/09/2026
How to Worship
The Lord commands us to worship Him according to His Word, not our own preferences. Today, R.C. Sproul shows us what it means to order our worship after the revealed will of God. With your donation, receive R.C. Sproul’s booklet How Should I Live in This World?, his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, and the companion digital teaching series: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How to Pray
09/08/2026
How to Pray
A disciplined life of prayer takes work and dedication. Yet this pursuit is more than worth it. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the rich communion we enjoy with the Lord through the privilege of prayer. With your donation, receive R.C. Sproul’s booklet How Should I Live in This World?, his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, and the companion digital teaching series: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How to Study the Bible
09/07/2026
How to Study the Bible
Do you want to be spiritually mature? Then you must make diligent use of the means God has provided for your growth. Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the most essential means toward our maturity in Christ. With your donation, receive R.C. Sproul’s booklet How Should I Live in This World?, his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, and the companion digital teaching series: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Saved Through Water?
09/06/2026
Saved Through Water?
What does baptism do to us? Does the water take away our sin? From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul explains how the sacrament of baptism bids us look beyond the water to the finished work of Christ, who cleanses us and delivers us from judgment. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on 1–2 Peter with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the 1–2 Peter commentary ebook with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How Does Truth Relate to Me?
09/05/2026
How Does Truth Relate to Me?
If we don’t have God at the center of our thinking, our foundation for human dignity collapses. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that anthropology, the study of mankind, must be rooted in theology, the study of God. Get R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: Join us in Orlando next spring for Ligonier’s 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Literal Interpretation
09/04/2026
Literal Interpretation
What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally? Today, R.C. Sproul communicates the importance of seeking after the plain meaning of God’s Word. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Knowing Scripture on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 12 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series and study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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The Science of Interpretation
09/03/2026
The Science of Interpretation
Reading the Bible is a privilege. But this privilege brings the responsibility of interpreting Scripture correctly. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces foundational rules, methods, and principles for drawing out the meaning of God’s Word. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Knowing Scripture on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 12 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series and study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Private Interpretation
09/02/2026
Private Interpretation
With so many different interpretations of the Bible out there, which one is right? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Word of God has only one correct meaning and it is our duty to pursue an accurate interpretation. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Knowing Scripture on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 12 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series and study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Why Study the Bible?
09/01/2026
Why Study the Bible?
God requires all His people to study His Word diligently—not ministers and scholars only. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why every Christian should seek to read the Bible regularly. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Knowing Scripture on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 12 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series and study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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The Priest with Dirty Clothes
08/31/2026
The Priest with Dirty Clothes
On his way to preach his first sermon, a young priest falls from his horse. How can he stand before the King with muddy robes? Today, R.C. Sproul reads his children’s story about our need to be clothed in Christ’s righteousness. Request The Priest with Dirty Clothes, the hardcover children’s book by R.C. Sproul, with your donation of any amount: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Imprisoned Spirits
08/30/2026
Imprisoned Spirits
Did Jesus descend into hell? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul explores different interpretations of this statement in the Apostles’ Creed as he probes a challenging New Testament passage about Christ preaching “to the spirits in prison.” Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on 1–2 Peter with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the 1–2 Peter commentary ebook with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Who Is the Truth?
08/29/2026
Who Is the Truth?
How we think about God will determine how we think about the world and our place in it. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the essential role that theology plays in forming a Christian worldview. Get R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: Join us in Orlando next spring for Ligonier’s 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Two Ways of Knowing
08/28/2026
Two Ways of Knowing
We’ve all heard the phrase “Seeing is believing.” But there are other ways of discovering the truth than what we experience with our senses. Today, R.C. Sproul provides a balanced approach to obtaining knowledge and certainty. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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The Mind and the Senses
08/27/2026
The Mind and the Senses
Can we trust our physical senses—what we see, hear, and touch? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the reliability and limits of our sense perception in our search for the truth. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How Do You Know?
08/26/2026
How Do You Know?
How do you know whether your beliefs are true? Is it even possible to know anything with certainly? Today, R.C. Sproul examines the foundation of our knowledge about God and all things. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Mind and Body
08/25/2026
Mind and Body
The human brain is one of creation’s mysteries. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the relationship between our internal thoughts and our outward actions, explaining that a transformed mind leads to a transformed life. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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What Is the Mind?
08/24/2026
What Is the Mind?
Our minds are always thinking. But what is the mind? And what influences the way we think? Today, R.C. Sproul underscores the importance for Christians to think critically and biblically. Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Apologetics
08/23/2026
Apologetics
Why do you believe in Christ? Are you ready to give an answer? From his sermon series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul provides instruction on the discipline of apologetics, explaining how to give a reasonable defense of the Christian faith. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on 1–2 Peter with your donation: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the 1–2 Peter commentary ebook with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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How Do We Know What We Know?
08/22/2026
How Do We Know What We Know?
If you took inventory of all your knowledge, how could you confirm whether you know anything accurately at all? Today, R.C. Sproul explores the science of epistemology, the study of knowledge itself. Get R.C. Sproul’s video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Criticism and Compliments
08/21/2026
Criticism and Compliments
In a moment, we can utter a harsh word that scars our spouse for years. Today, R.C. Sproul considers the powerful effect of our tongues—both to build up and to tear down. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Sexual Problems in Marriage
08/20/2026
Sexual Problems in Marriage
The Bible is not silent about physical intimacy in marriage. Today, R.C. Sproul delivers a straightforward, biblical perspective on this important element in the relationship between a husband and wife. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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Knowing Each Other
08/19/2026
Knowing Each Other
A healthy marriage isn’t sustained by feelings alone. Husbands and wives must know one another deeply. Today, R.C. Sproul reveals what it takes to develop a thriving marriage that honors the Lord. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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God and Nakedness
08/18/2026
God and Nakedness
Marriage should be a safe haven where shame does not exist. Today, R.C. Sproul uncovers the connection in Scripture between nakedness and shame. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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What Is Christian Marriage?
08/17/2026
What Is Christian Marriage?
Is marriage an old-fashioned tradition that we should discard? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the origin of marriage to discover God’s purpose for the relationship between husband and wife. Request R.C. Sproul’s teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation. You can also download all 6 messages as well as the study guide: Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation: Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts:
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